Quote by FranÃ§ois Villon

In riding to the hounds, in falconry, In love or war, as anyone will tell you, For one brief joy a hundred woes.

In riding to the hounds, in falconry, In love or war, as any

Summary

This quote suggests that whether it's participating in activities like hunting, falconry, or being engaged in love or war, all of these experiences are likely to result in a ratio of one moment of happiness to a hundred moments of sorrow. It implies that the pursuit of pleasure or victory often comes with significant challenges and hardships. The quote serves as a reminder that the joys in life are often fleeting and secured at the cost of enduring numerous setbacks and difficulties.

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By FranÃ§ois Villon

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